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Porsche Macan reliability by build year

Coverage 2014-present3 named generationspremium family SUVSUVPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Porsche Macan built around 2018: fails its MOT less often than average

Porsche Macans built around 2018 fail their MOT less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

9% of MOT tests on Porsche Macans built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Porsche Macans built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Porsche Macan's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Macan's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Macan Mk2 (EV)

Mk2 (EV) (2024-present)

PETROL
Too new for MOT figures: first MOTs due from 2027View details →
Macan Mk1 (95B)

Mk1 (95B) (2014-2023)

Excellent
DIESELPETROL

8.7% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 4,936 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Porsche Macan.

See every build year for the Porsche Macan

By age

Porsche Macan fail rate by age

This chart combines every Porsche Macan ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
4,9175.9%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4,0907.0%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
4,1466.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
4,7197.4%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
4,9368.7%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
5,7419.8%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
4,40111.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
3,00313.9%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
64312.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 10 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Porsche Macan stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Porsche models

4th of 6

4th lowest fail rate of 6 Porsche models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other SUVs

3rd of 89

3rd lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the lowest third

Against the UK average

8.7%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Porsche Macans

These issues come from 7-year-old Porsche Macans, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.1%
    Advisory: 1,300Fail: 83 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    6.5%
    Advisory: 416Fail: 21 (5% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    4.3%
    Advisory: 339Fail: 19 (5% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    4.0%
    Advisory: 231Fail: 71 (24% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    2.7%
    Advisory: 95Fail: 63 (40% of the times it was found)

Based on 4,936 MOT tests on 7-year-old Porsche Macans, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Porsche Macans notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres28%
  2. Suspension + Tyres17%
  3. Other + Tyres16%
  4. Brakes + Suspension11%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 653 MOT tests on Porsche Macan cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

92%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · The same

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

13 recalls in all

11 of the 13 Porsche Macan recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 9 more

Top concerns

  • ASA7 recall campaign / stop delivery – check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary
  • Fuel may leak
  • On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right s

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.4%

    No clear edge over the Porsche Macan on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.9%, against 2.0% for the Porsche Macan.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Skoda Karoq

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.3%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.0%, against 2.0% for the Porsche Macan.

    8,610 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Audi Q2

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    4.3%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.3%, against 2.0% for the Porsche Macan.

    15,997 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Porsche Macan across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has the 4th lowest fail rate of 6 Porsche models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 4,936 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Porsche Macan ever sold: 36,596 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 4,936 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.